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Richard Hickox Tribute, Episode 1
Penny Gore introduces a series of programmes in tribute to the late conductor Richard Hickox. Featuring concert recordings from the Cheltenham Festival and from the BBC Proms as well as from St David's Hall in Cardiff, all given while Richard was principal conductor with the orchestra. Elgar: Overture (Cockaigne) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Bach: Magnificat Norma Burrowes (soprano) Paul Esswood (countertenor) Robert Tear (tenor) Thomas Allen (baritone) Alastair Ross (organ) Richard Hickox Orchestra and Singers Richard Hickox (conductor) 2.45pm Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Rubbra: Symphony No 4 BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Ravel: Ma mere l'oye - ballet BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) 4.10pm Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor).